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Villa cool interest in Hamilton

Aston Villa’s interest in Mansfield Town star CJ Hamilton appears to have cooled.

Villa were linked with Hamilton earlier this month but they have now recalled winger Andre Green from his loan at Portsmouth this week.

His return could see Villa shelving their plans to move for the Stags man who they have been watching throughout the season.

West Brom and Preston North End are also keeping tabs on the 23-year-old who has impressed for Mansfield this term.

Bradford want deals done

Bradford City are hoping to bring in three new signings ahead of next Saturday’s trip to Burton Albion, according to the Telegraph and Argus.

The Bantams were defeated 4-0 at home to Southend United on Saturday and manager David Hopkin is now expected to intensify his chase for further recruits.

Hopkin is thought to want a new target man, a winger and at left back ahead of the deadline.

Coventry close in on striker signing

Coventry City are closing in on a new signing. Mark Robins has revealed a striker will be coming in before the end of the month.

“The one that we have ready to come in still isn’t with us but we will be looking to do that after the 26th,” he told CoventryLive.

“Hopefully it will be concluded before the window closes.

Rovers to send defender out on on loan

Blackburn Rovers are on the verge of recalling Lincoln City defender Scott Wharton.

The centre-back returned to the Imps on a season-long loan deal in July, but has made just five league starts, with Danny Cowley preferring the combination of Michael Bostwick and Jason Shackell in the heart of the back four.

And the arrival of Cian Bolger from Fleetwood Town last week has pushed Wharton even further down the pecking order.

As a result, Rovers, who handed the 21-year-old a new three-year contract in the summer, are set to recall him and send him back out on loan, possibly to another League Two club.